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GU03 YUF

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,691 mi
Last recorded160,691 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YUF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 160,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2023 160,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2022 154,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trims and covers

welded repairs

Fail 25 Jul 2022 154,075 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front disc back plates corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement crossmember side mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

previous welded repairs

trims and covers

Pass 14 Jul 2021 150,476 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

brake backplates / dust covers / corroded

general underbody corrosion / welded repairs

suspension corroded / front & rear

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2020 145,357 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

previous welded repairs

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2019 140,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,823 miles

trims and covers fitted

under body welded repairs

Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer / inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

covers & sill trims fitted

exhaust corroded /weak /welded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,708 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 109,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,637 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,857 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,060 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,161 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 43,161 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,281 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 38,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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GU03 YUF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU03 YUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU03 YUF registered?

GU03 YUF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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The MOT history for GU03 YUF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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